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  1. Engine & Gearbox
    HAs anyone got any experience of using any of the following gear oils in their 6 speed manual box? I need to change mine and have been considering either: FUCHS Titan Sinto FE 75W FEBI 75W 21829 CASTROL Syntrax transaxle 75/90w Have searched many forums and seems to be a bit of a minefield. VW...
  2. Engine & Gearbox
    I've had a recurring leak with the gear box filler plug on my T4 2.5tdi ACV. Doesn't matter how tight I tighten it (as tight as two hands can) it still leaks, this will be the fourth time now! :confused: Could the plug (with washer) be loosening itself as it's damaged? Can't see any visible...
  3. Engine & Gearbox
    With everyone changing their fifth gears, I thought I'd better add this... A note on gearbox oils VW state that the gearbox oil is in there for life. However, as VW transaxle life can be short, general advise from VW Forum Network seems to be that gearbox oil should be changed at every 4th...
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